Digital Course Reserves Accessibility Assistant (Temporary), Widener Library (Cambridge), MA

Posted March 30, 2023

**This is a temporary position that will terminate after 90 days**

Harvard Library is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Digital Course Reserves Accessibility Assistant to join our team for a 90-day temporary position. This position will report directly to the Digital Reserves Manager & Strategist. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting digital accessibility by assisting with the remediation of PDFs for course reserves and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. The Digital Course Reserves Accessibility Assistant will also work closely with the Digital Course Reserves Manager & Strategist in supervising student employees, helping improve workflows, and providing assistance to permanent staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with the remediation of PDFs to ensure compliance with digital accessibility standards, guidelines, and best practices.

Collaborate with library staff and instructors to identify and prioritize content requiring remediation.

Assist the Digital Course Reserves Accessibility Specialist in managing, training, and supervising student employees working on digital accessibility projects.

Contribute to the development and implementation of improved workflows for digital accessibility under the guidance of the Digital Accessibility Specialist.

Stay informed about the latest digital accessibility tools, trends, and best practices.

Assist with monitoring and reporting on the progress of workflows.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Hours:

35 hours per week

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

· High school diploma.

· Familiarity with accessibility tools and software, such as Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Additional Requirements:

· Experience assisting persons with print disabilities.

· Familiarity with accessibility standards, such as WCAG 2.1, and relevant laws and regulations.

· Experience working with Learning Management Systems, preferably Canvas, is a plus.

· Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Prior experience in a support or assistant role is preferred.

Full/Part Time

Temporary

Education

Salary

$17.00 / hour

How to Apply

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].